View over the Gorge

Orkhon Valley, Mongolia

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September 19th 2006
After leaving the sand dunes we spent a two days travelling north in the van to get to the Orkhon Valley. The valley was really picturesque and we camped there for one night. A river ran through the valley at the bottom of a gorge which we climbed into. The water was really cold so we couldn't go in it but we walked along the river and through a woodland area to a waterfall. In the evening we ... read more

Asia » Mongolia

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The Mongols gained fame in the 13th century when under Chinggis KHAN they conquered a huge Eurasian empire. After his death the empire was divided into several powerful Mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th century. The Mongols eventually ... ... read more